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Wego showcases Ras Al Khaimah through new travel initiative

Mon, 18 May 2026

Wego partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to launch RAK Moments, a campaign promoting authentic, bookable experiences across nature, wellness, culture, luxury, and family travel.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qashio launches all-in-one corporate travel, spend platform

Thu, 14 May 2026

Qashio, a Mena region spend management solutions company, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking flights and hotels in one place.

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Dubai tops global Instagram travel rankings for 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026

Dubai ranked as the world’s most Instagrammable destination for 2026, while Burj Khalifa topped landmark rankings with more than 10 million tagged social media posts and 1.1 million monthly searches, according to a new global study by PlayersTime.

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Visit Oman joins ICCA, strengthening Oman’s MICE presence

Mon, 11 May 2026

The National Travel Operator – Visit Oman has become a member of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), marking a milestone in advancing Oman’s position within the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.

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TBO partners with Vervotech for AI-driven hotel mapping

Mon, 11 May 2026

TBO, a B2B travel distribution platform, has renewed its collaboration with Vervotech to integrate advanced hotel mapping capabilities, reinforcing a previously established partnership between the two companies.

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Co-sourcing cuts operational costs by up to 50pc in travel sector: 247tpd

Mon, 11 May 2026

Specialised co-sourcing is gaining traction in the travel industry amid cost, talent, and geopolitical pressures. According to 24/7 Travel Partner Desk, it can cut operational costs by 40–50%, and up to 70% in high-cost markets like the US and Northern Europe.

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Amadeus posts 3.1pc revenue increase in Q1 2026

Sun, 10 May 2026

Amadeus, a travel technology company, reported Q1 2026 revenue growth of 3.1% (7.9% constant currency). Adjusted EBIT increased 6.6%, and diluted EPS rose 8.8%. Free cash flow reached €273.6 million ($323 million), up 4.5% year-on-year, reflecting continued financial performance improvement.

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Almosafer launches ChatGPT-integrated platform

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, has officially launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first application from Saudi Arabia to offer its consumer services through this global AI interface by OpenAI.

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Relief in Gulf tourism sector as US-Iran ceasefire begins

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

A temporary ceasefire in the Iran conflict has brought a visible sense of relief to the Gulf travel industry after weeks of disruption that affected flights, hotel bookings and regional travel confidence.

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Wego, Turkey Tourism Agency enhance travel discovery for Mena travellers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Wego, an online travel marketplace in Mena, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) to enhance how travellers across the Mena region discover, explore, and plan trips to Türkiye.